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This framework explores consciousness through minimal causal agency under biological constraints.

February 26, 20260 citationsOpen Access

The Recurrent Causal-Process Theory of Consciousness: Minimal Causal Agency under Biological Constraints

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This framework explores consciousness through minimal causal agency under biological constraints.
Developed UBCAT theory focusing on two axes: self-referential processing and environment-mediated intervention.
Introduced Developmental Stress Test to evaluate proto-conscious stages across species.
Adjudicated boundary cases related to development and pathology.
Identified regulation as a precursor to prediction in conscious processes.
Highlighted the role of biological constraints universally across species and developmental stages.

Abstract

Highlights UBCAT defines consciousness as minimal causal agency under biological constraints Two orthogonal axes: self-referential processing and environment-mediated intervention Regulation precedes prediction: biological constraints as a universal organizing principle Developmental Stress Test: proto-conscious stage as UBCAT falsification ground Framework adjudicates boundary cases across species, development, and pathology

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Hye-Eun (Selly) Yoon (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699f95951bc9fecf3dab387b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18756163

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